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Ingham County

Michigan · Public K-12

Ingham County's public schools total 100 across the county, with enrollment of about 37,914 and Lansing Public School District the largest single district. By level, that breaks down as 50 elementary, 13 middle, and 24 high schools.

7-year change in Ingham County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
37,647
-3,127 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
91
-5 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
53%
was 57%
% Hispanic
13%
was 11%
% Black
18%
was 18%
% Asian
6%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
100
20 districts
Enrollment
37,914
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,526
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.0%
Below Michigan avg
Elementary
50
17,563 students
Middle
13
6,444 students
High
24
11,416 students
Combined / other
13
2,491 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lansing Public School District
9,369 students · 20 districts in Ingham County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Ingham County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
69%
Hispanic
9%
Black
11%
Asian
6%
Two or more
11%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
53%
Hispanic
13%
Black
18%
Asian
6%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
41.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.2%
civilian labor
Median age
33
19.6% under 18

Test scores in Ingham County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 46 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Gier Park School· 18.4%
  2. Cumberland School· 23.2%
  3. East Intermediate School· 25.2%
  4. Lyons School· 26.6%
  5. Pattengill School· 26.6%

See all 46 schools in Ingham County ranked by score →

All schools (100)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Michigan Connections AcademyOkemosCombinedKG-121,589·
Holt Senior High SchoolHoltHigh09-121,529·
Okemos High SchoolOkemosHigh09-121,496·
East Lansing High SchoolEast LansingHigh09-121,231·
Everett High SchoolLansingHigh09-121,017·
Mason High SchoolMasonHigh09-121,015·
Gardner International SchoolLansingElementaryPK-08874·
MacDonald Middle SchoolEast LansingMiddle06-08857·
Eastern High SchoolLansingHigh09-12798·
Mason Middle SchoolMasonMiddle06-08778·
Haslett High SchoolHaslettHigh09-12774·
Great Lakes Learning Academy MSHSEast LansingHigh06-12760·
Kinawa SchoolOkemosMiddle05-06735·
Chippewa Middle SchoolOkemosMiddle06-08726·
Holt Junior High SchoolHoltMiddle07-08713·
Pattengill SchoolLansingElementaryPK-08706·
Haslett Middle SchoolHaslettMiddle06-08660·
Williamston High SchoolWilliamstonHigh09-12609·
JW Sexton High SchoolLansingHigh09-12586·
Windemere Park Charter AcademyLansingElementaryKG-08580·
Dwight Rich School of the ArtsLansingElementaryKG-08562·
Steele Street Elementary SchoolMasonElementaryPK-05513·
Stockbridge JrSr High SchoolStockbridgeHigh07-12481·
Holly Park AcademyLansingElementaryKG-08478·
Bennett Woods Elementary SchoolOkemosElementaryPK-04476·
North SchoolLansingElementaryKG-08471·
Elliott Elementary SchoolHoltElementaryKG-05457·
Hiawatha Elementary SchoolOkemosElementaryKG-04441·
Williamston Middle SchoolWilliamstonMiddle06-08440·
Cornell Elementary SchoolOkemosElementaryKG-04439·
Post Oak SchoolLansingElementaryPK-08430·
East Intermediate SchoolLansingMiddle05-06429·
Williamston Discovery Elementary SchoolWilliamstonElementaryPK-02428·
Attwood SchoolLansingElementaryKG-08426·
Wilcox Elementary SchoolHoltElementaryKG-05413·
Woodworth Elementary SchoolLeslieElementaryPK-04410·
Vera Ralya Elementary SchoolHaslettElementary02-05391·
Wilkshire SchoolHaslettElementaryPK-01390·
Williamston Explorer Elementary SchoolWilliamstonElementary03-05387·
Murphy Elementary SchoolHaslettElementary02-05386·
Alaiedon Elementary SchoolMasonElementaryPK-05375·
North Aurelius Elementary SchoolMasonElementaryPK-05371·
Wexford Montessori Magnet SchoolLansingElementaryPK-08356·
Horizon Elementary SchoolHoltElementaryKG-04354·
Capital Area K12 OnlineLansingCombinedKG-12353·
Sycamore Elementary SchoolHoltElementaryKG-04348·
Washington Woods Middle SchoolHoltMiddle05-06346·
Dansville Elementary SchoolDansvilleElementaryPK-05341·
Heritage SchoolStockbridgeElementary03-06331·
Leslie Middle SchoolLeslieMiddle05-08326·
Okemos Public MontessoriCentralOkemosElementaryPK-04326·
Leslie High SchoolLeslieHigh09-12322·
Gier Park SchoolLansingElementaryPK-04316·
MidMichigan Leadership AcademyLansingElementaryPK-08316·
Cumberland SchoolLansingElementaryPK-05308·
Marble SchoolEast LansingElementaryPK-05306·
Glencairn SchoolEast LansingElementaryPK-05298·
Whitehills Elementary SchoolEast LansingElementaryPK-05286·
Robert L Green ElementaryEast LansingElementaryPK-05273·
Willow SchoolLansingElementaryPK-05273·
Lewton SchoolLansingElementaryPK-08272·
Donley Elementary SchoolEast LansingElementaryPK-05262·
Forest View SchoolLansingElementaryPK-04262·
Emma Smith Elementary SchoolStockbridgeElementaryPK-02256·
James C Harvey Education CenterMasonElementaryPK-KG252·
Cavanaugh SchoolLansingElementaryPK-03245·
Lyons SchoolLansingElementaryPK-04242·
Forrest G Averill SchoolLansingElementaryPK-04232·
Dansville High SchoolDansvilleHigh09-12215·
Lansing Learning HubLansingCombinedKG-12204·
Red Cedar SchoolEast LansingElementaryPK-05189·
Webberville Elementary SchoolWebbervilleElementaryPK-05186·
Dansville Middle SchoolDansvilleMiddle06-08169·
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HSEast LansingHigh09-12163·
Kendon SchoolLansingElementaryPK-03159·
Hope Middle SchoolHoltMiddle05-06158·
Lansing Technical High SchoolLansingHigh09-10157·
Cole AcademyLansingElementaryKG-05155·
Webberville High SchoolWebbervilleHigh09-12153·
Beekman CenterLansingCombinedPK-12113·
Beekman CenterLansingCombinedPK-12108·
Webberville Middle SchoolWebbervilleMiddle06-08107·
Heartwood SchoolMasonCombinedPK-1288·
Ingham AcademyFamily CenterLansingHigh07-1241·
Ingham Virtual High SchoolLeslieHigh09-1229·
North Star SchoolMasonCombinedKG-1224·
SAIL Skills for Adult Independent LivingMasonHigh09-1213·
Ingham County Youth CenterLansingCombined03-1212·
SAIL LansingLansingHigh09-1212·
Ingham ISD ASD ProgramsEast LansingElementaryPK-0811·
Malcolm Williams SchoolOnondagaHigh05-1211·
Ingham ISD EI ProgramsDansvilleElementaryKG-054·
Project SEARCHEast LansingHigh09-124·
Hill CenterLansingHigh09-120·
Newcomer CenterLansingCombinedKG-120·
Wilson Talent CenterMasonHigh11-120·
Reo SchoolLansingCombinedM-M··
Riddle ElementaryLansingCombinedM-M··
The Early College Lansing Community CollegeLansingCombinedM-M··
White Pine AcademyLeslieCombinedM-M··

Cities in Ingham County

Lansing37 schoolsEast Lansing12 schoolsMason10 schoolsHolt8 schoolsOkemos8 schoolsHaslett5 schoolsLeslie5 schoolsDansville4 schoolsWilliamston4 schoolsStockbridge3 schoolsWebberville3 schoolsOnondaga1 school

About Ingham County

Ingham County is a population-heavy county of about 283,913 residents in Michigan. Its public-school system instructs approximately 37,914 students across 100 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $65,526 a year, roughly 41% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%.

On the school-mix side, Ingham County is made up of 50 elementary schools (17,563 students), 13 middle schools (6,444), 24 high schools (11,416), and 13 combined or other schools.

Lansing Public School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 9,369 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 37,647 students, declined 8% from the 40,774 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 96 to 91 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 57% to 53%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Ingham County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Ingham County?
Ingham County, Michigan has 100 public K-12 schools serving approximately 37,914 students.
How many high schools are in Ingham County?
Ingham County, Michigan has 24 public high schools, serving approximately 11,416 students.
How many middle schools are in Ingham County?
Ingham County, Michigan has 13 public middle schools, serving approximately 6,444 students.
How many elementary schools are in Ingham County?
Ingham County, Michigan has 50 public elementary schools, serving approximately 17,563 students.
What is the largest school district in Ingham County?
Lansing Public School District is the largest school district in Ingham County, serving approximately 9,369 students. The county contains 20 school districts overall.
What is the population of Ingham County?
Ingham County, Michigan has a population of approximately 283,913, with a median age of 33. About 19.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Ingham County?
Median household income in Ingham County is $65,526, below the Michigan average of $66,133. About 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Ingham County?
Approximately 41.2% of adults 25 and older in Ingham County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Ingham County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 49.0% of students in Ingham County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Michigan county average of 53.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ingham County schools?
Across Ingham County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.1 to 1.

Ingham County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data